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2) Crispy Fried Onion Topped Green Bean Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh green beans trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup French fried onions store-bought
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar optional

Method
 

  1. Blanch green beans in boiling water 4 minutes, then drain. Ice water bath if you have it.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until deep golden, about 12 minutes.
  3. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 minutes more.
  4. Sprinkle flour over veggies and stir 1 minute. Pour in milk and broth, whisking until sauce thickens.
  5. Stir in beans, salt, pepper, and cheese if using. Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish.
  6. Top with French fried onions and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbling and topping is crisp.